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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 34,900
Country Rank#24
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

A pathway to the profession of dietetics, this coursework Masters integrates theoretical and practical components across clinical dietetics, food service, community and public health and research.

Students are trained to understand and interpret nutrition science, assess nutritional needs, conduct research and give dietary advice for general health and specialised requirements, including medical conditions and improved performance.

Graduates are eligible to become full members of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. APD is the only credential recognised in Australia by the government and many private health insurers.

Students can choose from two undergraduate courses that offer a pathway to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics: the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience Major), or the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) with a recommended set of electives. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) are also eligible to register with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), gaining an opportunity for dual accreditation (ESSA and APD).

Course Content

Year 1 - Trimester 1 (January - April)

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
NUT5112	Nutrients and Metabolism	15
NUT5113	Nutritional Assessment and Anthropometry	15
NUT5114	Public Health Nutrition	15
NUT5115	Nutritional Biochemistry	15
Year 1 - Trimester 2 (May - August)
NUT5116	Applied Food Science and Systems	15
NUT6100	Nutrition Research Skills	15
NUT6101	Medical Nutrition Therapy 1	15
NUT6102	Dietetics Professional Skills	15

Note: Students are required to enrol in NUT6101 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 and NUT6102 Dietetics Professional Skills in the same trimester.

Year 1 - Trimester 3 (September - December)

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
NUT6103	Nutrition Research Project	15
NUT6104	Food Service and Dietetics Management	15
NUT6105	Medical Nutrition Therapy 2	15
NUT6106	Advanced Concepts in Nutrition	15
Year 2 - Semester 1 (January - June)
NUT6107	Community Placement and Evaluation	15
NUT6108	Food Service Placement and Evaluation	15
NUT6109	Individual Case Management Placement and Evaluation	30

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in human bioscience, science or health with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or higher. The Bachelor degree must include Biochemistry and Human Physiology content, with Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL), and Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL).

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 5)

International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $34,900
Career Prospect
Graduates can work across a variety of areas such as clinical patient care, community nutrition and public health, institutional food service, food industry, research and teaching, nutrition marketing and journalism, sports nutrition and consultancy/private practice.

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Edith Cowan University